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Wells Thong Lo | K1A Parachute Game

Wells Thong Lo — Tue, 17 Nov 2020 09:24:59 +0000

In PE class, the K1 kindergarten students had fun playing the parachute games here at Well Thong Lo. Aside from being engaged in physical activities, the students were able to boost their social and cooperative play skills. They also improved their listening skills as well and developed upper body strength as they play with others. Overall in PE, we assure their safety and quality learning to be a fun-filled experience amid the COVID19 pandemic. We encourage them to be physically active, healthy individuals and lifelong learners.

-Mr. Thom – P.E. Teacher

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Thai Celebrations at Wells Bang Na

Webmaster — Thu, 05 Mar 2020 04:32:44 +0000

Last Tuesday, February 25th, the K1 classes came together to celebrate Thai winter activities. The parents from K1 prepared boat racing and kite flying activities. Due to the AQI, we were unable to have the activities outside as initially planned. However, that didn’t stop the students from enjoying the celebration!

During this unit of inquiry, “Where We Are In Place and Time” we have discussed celebrations. We looked at the form and function of celebrations. The K1 students have been challenged to explore questions like: Why do we have celebrations? What happens at celebrations? What are some of the similarities we have noticed between celebrations?

At the Thai winter celebrations event we explored boat racing by simulating our own boat races. The students were divided into 2 teams and raced against each other in the inflated rafts provided by the parents. The event took place in the kindergarten dance room. Therefore, the boats were powered by teachers and parents. As the students soared across the dance room floor in the rafts they got to experience the excitement of the annual boat races. The parents discussed what the boats were made of and how the team must row together. We engaged in an exciting chanting session to help the team row together.

We also celebrated the winter season with some indoor kite flying. This was a great way to reinforce their knowledge of the letter ‘k’; which they are currently learning through the jolly phonics programs. We also learned about the traditional Chula and Pakpoa kites. We flew the traditional Thai Pakpao, snake kites. The students raced from one end of the dance room to the other, with the kites flying above them. There was lots of cheering and celebrating! Then the kids were able to explore the seasonal fun that the winds provide in Thailand. We discussed how the celebration of kite flying can happen throughout the winter season as long as the winds are present.

To end off the winter celebration we played a traditional Thai game. The students were excited to participate. We will continue our inquiry into Thai celebrations with hot and rainy season celebrations. Thank you to all our parents for their support in making the Winter seasonal celebrations an exciting success!

By Alex Carson

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Wells Thong Lo | K1 Rainy Dress Up Day Assembly

Wells Thong Lo — Tue, 14 May 2019 01:43:16 +0000

Wells Thong Lo | K1 Rainy Dress Up Day Assembly

Written by: Kristin Walczak – K1B Homeroom Teacher

On Friday, May 10th the K1 students participated in a special Rainy Dress Up Day! This month the students are learning all about weather and clothing. The K1 teachers decided to bring this theme to life in order for the children to understand the importance of clothing and how it directly relates to the weather. For our rain unit, the children used their critical thinking skills to decide what type of clothing should be worn when it is raining outside. On Friday, all of the students showed up with their raincoats, rain boots, and umbrellas!

Dressed for a real rainy day, the students participated in three very fun rainy day activities! The first activity incorporated their gross motor skills, as each kid had to jump in a ‘rain puddle.’ The second activity had the students use their imagination as they held their umbrella and got ‘rained on.’ The final activity was full of laughs and smiles as the children held tight to their raincoats to avoid getting wet from our rainy day water guns!

Overall, the students had a wonderful time learning about weather and clothing, playing dress up, and participating in the rainy day activities. Creativity and imagination were at the forefront of our role play dress up day, two very important skills that all of the K1 students have. Thank-you to all of the parents who sent in clothing and helped make this event possible!

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